1997 60hp Johnson problem

spazzer

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I have a 97 60hp Johnson. Yesterday i took of from the ramp and it sputtered and died on me. full of fuel i checked the vent cap wihch was open. Checked the bulb and its firm. Got it started back up and at idle it reves up and down and sputters. Everytime i tried to give it throttle it bogged and died. Tried putting it in gear at idle and the same problem. Had this problem somewhat like this before on a different motor, ended up being the power pack. Ugh!! Could this be the same again or should i start with the basic fuel delivery problem? Any help or ideas would be great. Thanks.:facepalm:
 
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cr2k

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Re: 1997 60hp Johnson problem

This needs to be moved to the outboard forum. This is General Boating NO tech/repair questions.
 

Home Cookin'

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Re: 1997 60hp Johnson problem

I'd start with ethanol poisoning and water/gunk in the bottom of the tank. Next would be fuel pump, and/or an air leak in the fuel system.
 
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